2012 Ferrari FF

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What it is: A redesigned and mechanically upgraded replacement for the four-seat Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

Why it matters: Overwrought and overlarge, the 612 was a major styling letdown after its predecessor, the 456, demonstrated that a Ferrari two-plus-two could be as beautiful as any two-seater. The next big Ferrari is a Pininfarina-designed “shooting brake,” and it’s the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive (FF stands for Ferrari Four).

Platform: The new car continues to be built on the current 612’s aluminum architecture; we expect it to weigh about 4200 pounds, or around 100 pounds more than the outgoing model.

Powertrain: The current 5.7-liter V-12 grows to 6.3 liters and receives direct injection. Engine output goes from 533 horsepower to 651 at 8000 rpm. Ferrari claims a 0-to-62-mph time of 3.7 seconds. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is new. Sadly, Ferrari will not offer a traditional manual transmission and, thus, no gated shifter.